Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) statement on publication of The National Archives’ Information Management Assessment report.

The National Archives carried out an Information Management assessment of DCMS in March 2017. The final report is published today. DCMS was honest, transparent and open in its approach to this assessment, which recognises our ‘good practice’ in the way we protect our information, particularly the Department’s approach to governance. We acknowledge that the report has identified areas where we can improve further and this is progressing well already through our published action plan. This focuses on improving approaches to information risk management, information asset management and the technology environment, ensuring it supports legislative and business requirements in the digital age. Our action plan ensures we continue to manage and protect our information appropriately, which is critical to DCMS and our sponsorship of the new Data Protection Bill.

Our collaborative relationship with The National Archives continues as we improve the way we manage our information.

Sue Owen Permanent Secretary